HeyRuaHow to say “saddle” in Irish
- Irish:
- diallait
- English:
- saddle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-uh-lit” /ˈdʲiəlˠətʲ/
- Plural:
- diallaití (saddles)
- Genitive singular:
- diallaite, na diallaite (e.g. strapa na diallaite, the saddle strap)
- Genitive plural:
- diallaití, na ndiallaití (e.g. déantóir diallaití, a saddle maker)
What does “diallait” mean?
“Diallait” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- saddle
- A leather seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for a rider.Also: riding saddle, horse saddle.
2 other meanings:
- 2saddle
- A seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.Also: bicycle seat, bike saddle.
- 3saddle
- A low ridge or dip between two hills or peaks.Also: col, ridge between hills.
“Diallait” with the article
The plural of saddle in Irish is diallaití. Here is diallait after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diallait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diallait, the Irish word for saddle.
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Saddle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saddle?
The Irish for saddle is diallait (pronounced “JEE-uh-lit”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is diallaití.
How do you pronounce diallait in Irish?
Diallait is said like “JEE-uh-lit” (IPA /ˈdʲiəlˠətʲ/).
What is the plural of saddle in Irish?
The plural of diallait is diallaití; with the article, na diallaití means “the saddles”. The genitive plural is diallaití, as in déantóir diallaití (a saddle maker).
Why does diallait change to dhiallait or ndiallait?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diallait becomes mo dhiallait (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiallait (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in the saddle' in Irish?
Say 'sa diallait' or 'ar an diallait', for example 'Bhí sé sa diallait go luath' (He was in the saddle early).
